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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.91, 10,951.59 and 2,858.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.91, 10,951.59 and 2,858.39 is: 4,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.91 : 10,951.59 = 2,858.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.91/10,951.59 = 2,858.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.91x = 10,951.59 × 2,858.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.91x = 31,303,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,303,915.34/7,300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.67

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